Today, Raymond J. Keating, chief economist for the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council), released the following statement in response to the May employment data reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: "The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics continues … [Read more...] about SBE Council Chief Economist on Latest Jobs Data
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Candidates Forum Tonight
A Forum with candidates for Flagstaff City Council and Mayor, “Non-profits & the Community”, will be held tonight, Thursday, April 12, 2012, from 5:00 – 8:30 P.M., at the Coconino Center for the Arts in Flagstaff, Arizona. All six candidates for Flagstaff City Council and both Mayoral … [Read more...] about Candidates Forum Tonight
Upcoming City Council Debate Tonight
This week's debate will feature Flagstaff mayoral and city council candidates at the Raddison Woodlands Hotel from 6:00-8:30. The event is free and sponsored by Coconino County Republicans, Flagstaff Liberty Alliance, Flagstaff Republican Women, Flagstaff Tea Party, NAU Conservatives and Young … [Read more...] about Upcoming City Council Debate Tonight
Art Babbott Running Board of Supervisors
Art Babbott has declared his candidacy for District 1 Coconino County Board of Supervisors and officially resigned from the Flagstaff City Council. “I look forward to sharing my vision for an innovative, vibrant and sustaining future with District 1 residents. Listening to citizen’s … [Read more...] about Art Babbott Running Board of Supervisors
Top 2011 Small Business Policy Developments
This week SBE Council issued "Top Policy Highlights and Lowlights for Small Business in 2011," a list of significant policy developments this past year for the nation's small business owners and entrepreneurs. SBE Council President & CEO Karen Kerrigan said the list includes a range of issues … [Read more...] about Top 2011 Small Business Policy Developments
Leveling the Tax Break Playing Field
Should municipal governments offer tax breaks to some? Recently, the Flagstaff City Council turned down a tax incentive proposal for a local car dealer. Scott Baugh, who owns Planet Nissan Subaru Jeep, would have received a four-year tax rebate in exchange for bringing a Chrysler-Dodge … [Read more...] about Leveling the Tax Break Playing Field
Job Opening + Chamber News
The Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce announces an immediate full time opening in membership sales and retention. Successful candidate has strong written and verbal communication skills; proven track record of sales success; is goal and success driven; is able to work in a fast paced environment. Minor … [Read more...] about Job Opening + Chamber News
Helping Steer Flagstaff’s Future
Stephanie McKinney is one of those people who, after talking to her for five minutes, you feel you’ve known forever. Effervescent and energetic might be two other ways to describe this dynamic community leader. Her day job is serving as vice president for business development at the National Bank … [Read more...] about Helping Steer Flagstaff’s Future
Exporting Key to Region’s Economic Improvement
One way to strengthen Northern Arizona's economy is to look to international markets. That's where Export University comes in. Held last month in Flagstaff, Export University was a day-long training with government and industry extolling the benefits of international expansion. It's like learning … [Read more...] about Exporting Key to Region’s Economic Improvement
SBE Council Economist on Latest Inflation Numbers
Raymond J. Keating, chief economist for the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council), offered the following statement in reaction to the CPI inflation numbers released this morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: "Despite the continuing efforts by Fed Chairman Ben … [Read more...] about SBE Council Economist on Latest Inflation Numbers